Trinity's Sam Adams At Toad's

Trinity grad Sam Adams performs April 24 at Toad's Place in New Haven. (Mike Piscitelli )

April 19, 2012

While still taking classes at Trinity College, Sam Adams made a name for himself at campuses across the Northeast and beyond with "I Hate College," a spin on fellow coed-courting MC Asher Roth's "I Love College."

Two years later, Adams has graduated from both college and the independent music ranks. The 24-year-old Boston-bred singer, songwriter and producer has already topped the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap chart, performed at Lollapalooza and made a national TV appearance on "Conan," but later this year he hopes to take things to the next level with his major-label debut.

Adams returns to Connecticut for a show at Toad's PlacePlace (300 York St. in New Haven) on Tuesday, April 24, with Benny Z and Trippz Michaud. Tickets for the 9 p.m. show are $25. Information: 203-624-TOAD or toadsplace.com.